Roswell Plans Aggressive Push to Host Panhandle Cattlemen
Roswell Commercial Club committee outlines bold bid to host the Panhandle Cattlemen's convention in Amarillo. A large delegation will lobby, voters urged to back the move, and Roswell seeks a name change to include New Mexico. George Slaughter eyed for association president.
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Roswell
George Slaughter
Amarillo
Amar
J. I. Hinkle
Hagerman
New Mexico
Texas
Eye Comfort Talk at Zinks Jewelry Store
Dr Hunsberger will speak on eye comfort at Zinks Jewelry Store. A scientific dark room eye examination will be offered free to attendees.
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Hunsberger
Zink’s
Parson Puckett Patent Spotlighted in Bureau of Information
The notice states the phrase ASK PARSONS-HE KNOWS is reserved for the BUREAU OF INFORMATION and Parson Puckett. All other Parsons, whether doctors lawyers or campers, are warned not to infringe on the patent. Mrs. C. H. Hale and Miss Wilson open a millinery shop at 314 N Richardson in the Evans boarding house location with a full line of stylish goods.
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Parsons
Bureau OF Information
Parson Puckett
C. H. Hale
Roswell Armory Board to Meet for Site Proposals
Roswell Armory Board of Control will meet at 4 p m Monday April 20 1908 in the Commercial Club to receive and consider proposals for furnishing a suitable building site to erect the Roswell Armory. All interested parties are asked to present or write proposals for sale of the land. A location and price will lead to securing funds. Minimum ground to be considered is 50 by 148 feet.
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Roswell
Roswell Armory Board of Control
Commercial Club
Worst Storm Ravages Northern Texas and Fort Worth
Fort Worth reporting telegraph and telephone outages as winds and rain scour northern Texas. Rail lines washed out and bridges lost, halting almost all trains. Cleburne 20 miles south hit by a wind tornado. Offshore, the California welcome for the American battleship fleet unfolds with large crowds across Los Angeles area as ships depart for San Pedro Bay.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Texas
Cleburne
Roswell Triumphs in Ten Inning Busting Baseball Battle
Roswell edged Lake Arthur eight to seven after ten innings at Amusement Park. Big Jim pitched for Roswell while Bratton and Walter shared Lake Arthur duties. Key hitters included Walker Caldwell Reed with three hits apiece and Wilson’s liner over the fence. Conference organizers formed the Pecos Valley League with Roswell and Lake Arthur among members, aiming for a summer schedule and rail travel perks. The roller rink game added a Roswell 16 to Roswell High 6 score with minor attendance.
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Amusement Park
Roswell
Lake Arith
Lake Arthur
Big Jim
Bratton
Walter
Walker
Caldwell
Reed
Metcalf
Nichols
Murphy
Leland
McCaslin
Big Ji
Fred Wilson
Payton Drug Store
Lakewoo
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Roswell High School
Crawtford
Wilson
Jones
Nelson
Moore
Norvell High School
Womack
Gus Womack
Carmack Neibert
Gayle
Congress may probe paper trust over price and supply
Washington April 18 The attorney general has not shown substantial action against the paper trust as a restraint of trade If scarcity of raw material is not to blame then the fault lies with the paper trust which groups factories and controls output Speaker Cannon and Chairman Payne indicate a possible inquiry by a congressional committee into the trust’s operations including supply sources manufacture methods and distribution terms The inquiry would touch on all aspects of the paper business and its influence on prices Ses Ririe Mussenden survey aid 117 W 2nd St phone 464 10126 For all carpentry work building line services phone 107 42tf
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Washington
Paper
Congress
Cannon
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
New Comptroller of Currency Named by President
Washington April 18 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Lawrence O. Murray to be Comptroller of the Currency, vice W B Ridgely who resigned. For sale Fine Jersey cow fresh A J Nisbet 4213 Bring your horse to T M Rabb.
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Washington
Senate
Lawrence O. Murray
W. B. Ridgely
Jersey
A. J. Nisbet
T. M. Rabb
Woolverton Bound Over To Grand Jury In Assault Case
W. T. Woolverton manager of Woolverton Business College was bound over to the grand jury after a Friday hearing on assault with a deadly weapon. He posted 500 bond. L. E. Woolverton also charged with assault with a deadly weapon by striking will waive preliminary hearing. The arrest follows a Monday school altercation involving two students A. W. and C. M. Allison where revolvers were reportedly shown.
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W. T. Woolverton
Woolverton Business College
A .J. Welter
L.E. Woolverton
A. W
C. M. Allison
L. E. Woolverton
Alumni Meet at Roswell High School Central School Mon Evening
The Roswell High School Alumni plan a Monday at eight o clock gathering at Central School. All members are urged to attend. Also notes mention local businesses and a list of individuals visiting Hagerman for the county convention.
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Roswell High School
Central School
Three Land Bargains Near Roswell Cumberland and Artesia
Owner must sell three 160 acre parcels in the artesian belt near Roswell Cumberland and Artesia. Real estate at Cumberland New Mexico seeks buyers by seeing writing or calling Richard W Lew is Cumberland NM.
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Roswell
Cumberland
Artesia
Artesian Belt
Richard W. Lewis
Cumberland, N. M. Oott
Poses Welcome 8 12 Pound Son At Home
Mr and Mrs Bernard Pos announce the arrival of their baby boy weighing eight pounds twelve ounces this morning at their home. The newborn is reported in good health and is the couple’s first child.
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Bernard Pos
Seeds Ready for Planting Prompts
Roswell Seed Co lists sweet potatoes cabbages and tomatoes as ready for planting. Painter Cooper of Valley Construction & Mfg Co is mentioned in connection with local business.
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Roswell Seed Co
E. Ll. Cooper
The
Valley Construction & Mfg. Co
Democratic county convention names delegates for Territorial meet
The Democratic county convention convened at the court room with W. C. Burrus presiding and W. M. Atkinson as temporary chair. Delegates named from each precinct via caucus include J. W. Poe J. T. Randle J. D. Mell and others. Bryan for president and Richardson for district delegate backed. entertainment for the territorial convention assigned. adjourned with plan to hold Hagerman council meeting after June 10.
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J. D.mell
J. I. Hinkle
R. S. Cravens
C. W. Davisson
Dora Nock
Sallie Cravens
O. R. Tanner
B. H. Wixom
Jim Williamson
Hagerman
Roswell
W. C. Burrus
W. M. Atkinson
E. G. Jackson
Lake Arthur
John I. Hinkle
J H. Boyd
A. J. Welter
Wm. J. Bryan
Will Robinson
J. W. Poe
R. D. Relfi
J. T. Randle
Guy Wheeler
J. D. Mell
J. A. Bord
L. Dills
J. H. Dills
Resolutions Committee
Granville. Richardson
Fifth Judicial District
James F. Hinkle
Congress
James W. Mullins
John W. Poe
Local notes and ads from Roswell paper
Fred J. Arno departed for Lakewood en route to Clifton Arizona. The Valley Construction & Mfg. Co. offers house screening. Mrs. J. J. Williamson resumes music classes after Port Lavaca visit. J. K. Wright praised as best paper hanger in Roswell at Valley Construction. U. S. Marshal Foraker arrived from Albuquerque.
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Fred J. Arno
Lakewood
Clifton
A. T
J. J .Williamson
Port Lavaca
J. K. Wright
Roswell
the Valley Construction & Mfg. Co
Three Rooms Apartment Near Main Street
Rentals listing for a three room apartment with bath closets electric lights and gas located half a block from Main on 4th street. Contact C. T. McClane at 4213.
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4Th St
C. T. McClane
Beeville Tex Emigrant Car Transfer Offered
Advertisement offers a person to take half of an emigrant car to Beeville Texas or nearby. Call on Gilmore & le ming. ef
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Beeville
Tex
Gilmore & Leming
Easter Service Observed by Rio Hondo Commandery
Rio Hondo Commandery No 6 K T to hold Easter service at First M E Church on Sunday April 19. Visiting Sir Knights invited and to assemble in the Asylum at 10 a m in full Templar uniform. W W Phillips Recorder.
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M. E
Templar
Roswell Weather Forecast Roswell NM Apr 18
United States Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on April 18 notes a high of 74 degrees, a low of 53, mean 64, and 0.04 inches precipitation. Wind from the southwest at 3 mph with cloudy conditions, forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair and warmer tonight and Sunday.
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Roswell
N. M
S. W
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